Meat processing courses at TAFE
20 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) (AMP20316)
Leads to: Meat Packer, Meat Process Worker
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services) (AMP20117)
Leads to: Meat Packer, Meat Process Worker, Poultry Process Worker
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) (AMP20415)
Leads to: Meat Process Worker
Certificate III
Certificate III in Meat Processing (AMP30622)
Leads to: Meat Packer, Meat Process Worker, Poultry Process Worker, Product Grader
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room) (AMP30116)
Leads to: Meat Boner and Slicer, Meat Process Worker
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services) (AMP30216)
Leads to: Butcher or Smallgoods Maker, Meat Boner and Slicer, Meat Packer, Meat Process Worker
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling) (AMP31116)
Leads to: Meat Process Worker
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Packing Operations) (AMP31216)
Leads to: Meat Packer, Meat Process Worker, Poultry Process Worker
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering) (AMP30421)
Leads to: Meat Process Worker
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) (AMP30815)
Leads to: Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) (AMP30516)
Leads to: Meat Process Worker, Slaughterer
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General) (AMP30916)
Leads to: Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture) (AMP31016)
Leads to: Butcher or Smallgoods Maker, Meat Packer, Meat Process Worker, Poultry Process Worker
Certificate III in Meat Safety Inspection (AMP30322)
Leads to: Meat Inspector, Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Meat Processing (AMP40222)
Leads to: Product Grader, Meat Process Worker, Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer
Certificate IV in Meat Safety Inspection (AMP40522)
Leads to: Meat Inspector, Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer
Diploma
Diploma of Meat Processing (AMP50221)
Leads to: Production Manager (Manufacturing)
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Meat Processing (AMP60122)
Leads to: Production Manager (Manufacturing)
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness (AMP80115)
Leads to: Agricultural Consultant, Biotechnologist, Business Development Manager
Graduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness (AMP80215)
Leads to: Agricultural Consultant, Biotechnologist, Business Development Manager
Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.